Depression is a natural process during which the person attempts to get back in touch with his/her soul / life force. Toxic medicines only prevent this process to be completed.

Agreed.

American culture (and many other modern cultures blindly following suit) says we must have constant happy faces.  Perform, perform!  Run, rabbit run.

Natural energy levels fluctuate.  Sometimes we need to move inward, hibernate.
Sometimes we need to relax and practice the art of doing nothing.

But many get stuck in depression because they are still committed to the game, believing the pretense to be real and then being upset with themselves for not fitting into that falsehood.

So for those who are stuck in depression and feel isolated, it might help to confirm that there is a greater Truth than the one they were fed by their sick and ailing culture. 

I guess this folds back in on your quote, because if we were going to be real as a society we would not force drugs down the throats of the many, many individuals who are falling into depression, but take a real look at WHY this is happening in such great numbers.

Even if it is a natural part of emotional cycles, the clinical "stuck" depression that is so prevalent is a red flag.  It is remarkable to me how many people in my general circle of aquaintances, friends and family are on some kind of mood-stabilizer.
And when I suggest that this might not be the best course of action, most people are so, so quick to defend these pharmeceuticals....

"She just needs it right now"

"It's helping her, at least she can function."

We are so afraid to STOP.  Stop functioning!  Stop juggling, stop running, stop being busy, stop avoiding.

My depression came so hard that there was nothing that could have broken it.  I needed to STOP and examine and question.  And I questioned EVERYTHING!  I was being pushed into directions that were wrong for my soul.  I am so grateful that I didn't end up on chemicals that might have kept me sailing in the wrong direction.

What a beautiful, difficult journey.  What a blessing.

I think a lot of people who are depressed are just missing a couple pieces that would allow them to verify the bigger picture and trust their gut.  So they become isolated, not knowing that many people see what they see and have been there, and that there is Truth beyond their state of sinking oblivion.

We are at such an important juncture, it is a sin to be depressed!  Awaken, rejoice, get into life....we need you and your creative spark!

Compulsive shopping is result of "trying to fill a void."   Be endlessly on the prowl for cool things to buy which temporarily makes you feel good, gives you something to do and provides distraction for real problems that need to be dealt with.   People with a "need" to shop in my opinion are all people who are uneasy and feeling empty with nothing better to do with themselves.  Just my two cents. 

I'm preaching to the choir too on this one, I'm sure, but it's really irking me the more I think about it.

If anybody ever hears somebody talking about "drug dealers" or "drug addicts" or what a crime drugs are, ask them if they've ever taken medication.  Pain meds, meds for post-surgery pain, psychological meds....ask them if they have any family members who are on meds.   Point out the hypocrisy.

I remember watching this ad on teevee whilst in a laundromat.  It was a cartoon character feeling sad, with rain constantly falling on him.  Then he took this drug and the sun shined again....

The message was, "Something is wrong or deficient in you, the individual".  Of course society is not questioned.  There is no questioning of the larger picture.....

we know HOW to elevate mood with drugs. 

But we forget to ask WHY so many people are depressed in the first place.

Also, if this American system is supposed to create such great privilege for white men, why is it that white males have the highest rate of suicide in the U.S., way above and beyond the rates of other groups (by gender, race)???

Average people don't ask "WHY?"

And Soloflecks, word-up on your comments!  We ARE love, and I am learning to understand this and gradually gaining greater strength and peace as I come to know this truth.

That's why people often have breakthroughs when they stop concentrating on themselves and start thinking about and acting on behalf others.  It's a way to step back from our own ego and emotions, and one result is that we can see ourselves better.  We can see that we are love, because it's reflected back to us when we share it with others.  When we see that we are love, many of the lies we believe about ourselves begin to break down, and we start to love ourselves.  This empowers us from inside to take responsibility for our lives.

wut i heard about anti-depressants is that when you get off the drug you begin to have violent tendencies ...
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Right on.  From what I've learned simple good diet, exercise (especially cardiovascular) and rest play a major role in maintaining proper mood.  I have personal experience with St. John's Wort as well and it can be quite helpful for minor cases.

This is one of the reasons why I think Wrestling will survive the shift 2012-McMahon created a product that removes depression of everyday life and Illuminati scams.

I have now officially heard it all.

WMHAOI

wut i heard about anti-depressants is that when you get off the drug you begin to have violent tendencies.

yes, if they are stopped suddenly instead of gradually.

Don't know the first name last name was Meininger I think.

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